Sr Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Senior Manager Manufacturing Operations

This position provides direction to all supervisors and professionals from the Manufacturing and Warehouse teams as well as provides leadership and alignment with the supporting groups to Manufacturing such as Operations Support, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance Laboratories and Planning. The Sr Manager Manufacturing Operations is responsible to execute strategic business plans and operations goals and objectives (OGSMs).

This position reports into the Fort Washington Plant Leader and is based in Fort Washington, PA

Who We Are

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up with 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

What You Will Do

This position is responsible for executing on short-term production objectives ensuring proper and compliant utilization of manpower, equipment, and raw materials. Develop recommendations and solutions for identified obstacles. Partner with the Supporting Cross Functional Team to determine priorities and resource allocations related to execution in support of the Plant’s goals, objectives, measures, metrics, and continuous improvement opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain processes and systems to manage the technical and quality processes for the functional management team impacting compliance, cost, and customer service (to include capacity improvements) and products introduction and launches for the start up and scale up

• Ensure Quality and Compliance in all actions

• Leverage automated system knowledge and maintain GxP computer systems in a validated state

• Utilize relevant systems SAP, ERP, MS Office among others to improve business effectiveness

• Critical aspect of product, component and labeling requirements

• Product family, product size and put-up, and product characteristics (color, viscosity) associated active and excipient. Critical parameter associated with all processing steps

• Ensure that all the department personnel are trained and in compliance with required qualification to operate the activity relevant to their position

• Provide guidance to the training department in creating training materials, establishing curricula and setting trainer qualification requirements

• Participate in and writes investigations as required. Acts as approver on investigations

• Strong working GMP knowledge. Communicates and identifies GMP gaps

• Identifies and coordinates audit and inspection roles. Participate in all types of audits & Inspections. Interacts with regulatory agencies

• Responsible and accountable for ensuring all areas and operations (processes) are completed in a compliant and safe manner

• Understands the safety concerns, promotes a safety conscience culture, and sets expectations for adhering to all EHS requirements

• Document all activities per the GMP requirements. Approve SOP and relevant quality documentation. Edits documentation (i.e. Standard Operating Procedures, work instructions) as necessary

• Drive implementation of continuous improvement actions and kaizen events. Acts as a champion for PE / Lean methodology and application of Lean concepts in work area.

• Supports team in application of lean concepts and methodology

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• University / Bachelors Degree

• Minimum of 8 years in Operations and Manufacturing functions

• Minimum 3 years of progressive people management experience

• Experience with FDA audit

• Direct experience in managing significant compliance, customer service and cost implications

• Knowledge of FDA, EMA and cGMP regulations and audit management

• Demonstrate ability to interact, motivate and lead individuals at all levels within a matrix environment

• Fluent knowledge of company, industry, and regulatory standards and data-based decision to include root cause analyses, cost/benefit, and risk assessment

• Ability to interact with government agencies regarding regulations, audits, filings, and corrective action plans

Desired Qualifications

• 5+ years experience supporting Pharmaceutical Manufacturing sites highly preferred

What’s In It For You

• Competitive Benefit Package

• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!

• Learning & Development Opportunities

• Employee Resource Groups

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